Egyptian pyramids are a wonder that have left scientists and engineers scratching their heads. How did heavy rock slabs get placed — higher and …
How Cosmic Rays Revealed a Secret Void in the Great Pyramid
Cosmic rays sound like something out of sci-fi, but they're helping scientists unlock the secrets of one of the oldest human-made structures in the world.
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Mummies are useful for lots of things: Halloween costumes, Scooby-Doo episodes, ancient Egyptian crafts, and you can get a lot of mileage out of …
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the storied Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Also called Khufu's Pyramid, It's among the oldest, biggest …
In 196 B.C.E., 13-year-old Ptolemy V was crowned King of Egypt. One year later, the priestly council of Memphis — an ancient Egyptian river city — …
After seizing the reins of power in France and storming through Italy, Napoleon set his sights on a new continent: Africa. French troops invaded the …
We have a lot more in common with ancient people than we might think. For instance, it was as useful for a woman to know 3,500 years ago whether she …